May Word for the Month – nurture /ˈnərCHər/ verb care for and encourage the growth or development of. noun the process of caring for and encouraging the growth or development of someone or something. /ˈnərCHər/ verb care for and encourage the growth or development of. noun the process of caring for and encouraging the growth […]

Prayer Requests – Damascus Prayer List Family and Friends Pastor Samuel HarrellSis. Babette HarrellAssist. Pastor Vance Ray Garrett, Jr.Sis. Waldena GarrettBro. Randolph Byarse, Sr.Sis. Stephanie CrosbyBro. John CrosbySis. Maya CrosbySis. Eva AlexanderBro. James AlexanderBro. Jefferson Tuft, Jr.Sis. Penelope CrenshawSis. Monique DavenportBro. Alfred Walton, Sr.Bro. Wayne CrosbyBro. Bishop CrosbySis. Betty CrosbySis. Barbara WillisBro. Quenton MooreDea. Arthur […]

Prayer – A Prayer to Celebrate and Encourage Mothers Dear Father God, we approach your throne on behalf of the mothers whom you have entrusted with the care of your most precious little ones. We thank you for creating each mom with a unique combination of gifts and talents. We thank you for the sacrifice […]

Communion Sunday Communion Sunday next week, we will be serving communion during our in-person service or you can pick-up your Communion supplies at Damascus Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Address: Damascus Missionary Baptist Church 9719 Ramona Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44104 Author: Richard T. Newsome – Editor

The Lenten Season- Practicing Lent Traditions You can benefit from celebrating Lent even if your church does not formally do so. Here are some of the key elements of the Lenten season and some of the symbolism that comes with it. You can benefit from celebrating Lent even if your church does not formally do […]

The Christian Holy Season-Ash Wednesday to Resurrection Sunday The Lenten Season begins with Ash Wednesday on February 22 and ends on Saturday, April 8. This eve of Easter is often called Holy Saturday. (some material adapted from christianity.com)   The Lenten Season begins with Ash Wednesday on February 22 and ends on Saturday, April 8. […]

Important Health/Medical Insurance Information Health/Hospitals ADMITTED VS. OBSERVED A reminder, if you find yourself in the hospital, or you are in the hospital’s emergency room,  you want to be ADMITTED, not observed.  Even if you are moved into a hospital room, make sure and ask if you are being ADMITTED.    ‘Admitted” means you are […]

Spotlight on Health- COVID-19/ Coronavirus Pandemic Update-Fall 2022 COVID-19 Global Pandemic As we continue to experience the COVID-19 Global Pandemic that officially began in the United States in March 2022, we find ourselves after 2 ½ years with rising numbers and a new variant. Below are some talking points and recommendations in light of our […]

Movement is Medicine – Gospel Christian Fitness Walk March Exercise Workout. Get Your Steps In! | Worship Praise Workout Walk March Gospel Christian Fitness Aerobics is a low impact exercise that will help you burn fat, lose weight, get your steps in, worship and praise your way to fitness.  The exercise moves are safe and […]